News about Korean new media such as Internet and mobile tech but also on conventional media such as TV, radio, film and newspapers. Purpose of this blog is to function as reference material for a research project (2006-2009) on Korean media and new media, a part of the OED research group and funded by HS Foundation (see: Affiliations). Special thanks to research assistant Katja Heinonen who took care of the blog in 2007-2008.

Monday, August 21, 2006

INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "Customs to target Internet fakesAugust 19, 2006 ㅡ The Internet is an increasingly attractive shopping place for Koreans; transactions have increased in number each of the past five years. But with the increased volume has come an increase in counterfeit goods.The Seoul office of the Korea Customs Service wants that ended, announcing yesterday that it has signed an agreement with several Internet sites that host retailers. "